Always Keep Active

There is a difference between physical activity and exercise. Exercise is actually a type of physical activity that is a planned routine. While physical activity is simply doing activities that increases your physical fitness and overall health.

It is important to stay physically active, which does not always entail going to the gym to exercise. It could simply mean, taking a walk in the park, going for a jog, hiking, skating, playing recreational sports, raking the leaves in your yard, shoveling snow, power washing your house, etc.

They called it! Another snow storm has hit the North East! For many of you who are stuck at home on this cold day, here is a 20 minute cardio work outthat will warm you up quickly!

All you need is 1 flight of stairs, and something to keep track of time.

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The goal for this workout is to complete as many sets of each exercise as possible within 10 minutes. Move consecutively through the exercises as best as you can. When the time is up, take 2-3 minute break, and begin the timer for another 10 minutes. (If you have any questions about this workout please feel free to contact me!)

Exercise

Stair ClimbsJumping JacksBody Hops (L,M,R)

Weight

Body Weight Body WeightBody Weight

Reps

10x506

Sets

As Many As you Can As Many As you Can As Many As you Can

Stair Climb. Run Up and Down the Stairs 10x as quickly as possible.

50 Jumping Jacks

6 Body Hops (L,M,R). As seen in the photo you start in high-plank/push-up position, jump your feet forward towards the L.Left side of you and jump back out to starting position. Then Jump your feet forward to the M.Middle, bringing your knees to your chest - and back to the starting position. Then jump your feet forward towards the R.Right side of you - and back to the starting position (L.M.R. is 1 Rep.)

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Try to STAY ACTIVE even though the weather is awful. No Excuses. It is important to keep moving. Try this exercise or some of my other exercises. Also if you are home from school/work go out and shovel the snow - this is a great way to get your physical activity in.

If you are with kids today, go outside:

pull them on a sled

build a snow man

play tag

have a snowball fight

Or...Be active indoors with the kids:

Play indoor hopscotch

hide and seek

indoor bowling

Simon Says

indoor basketball

hula-hoop

jumprope etc.

these are all great activities to get you moving around and living an active and healthy lifestyle.

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My name is Jenna and I am a Personal Trainer with a dream of motivating and inspiring others to live a healthy and active lifestyle. I live a life full of fun and adventure that I wish to share with all of you through my blog. With advise, tips, and my life stories I hope these posts help to motivate and inspire to begin and/or maintain an exercise program.